Your orchid's roots perform two functions critical for the successful growth of the plant. First, they hold your plant in place as it grows. Typically, in nature orchids live on tree branches high above the tropical...
If you own a Phalaenopsis orchid and all the blooms have fallen off, don’t panic! This does not mean your orchid is dead. You don’t need to ‘see’ anything happening for your orchid to still be growing and preparing to...
Many of our plants are easy to care for, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to share new plant tips with you as you either begin or continue your plant journey in 2024. Even if you’ve never owned a houseplant or tried...
Orchids are popular gifts, especially during the holidays. Stunningly beautiful, yet easy to care for, orchids make an impression! And because our Phalaenopsis orchids have a long blooming period of at least three...
You brought home a beautiful orchid plant, only to drop something on it while cleaning. Or perhaps your playful dog knocked over the entire pot, resulting in broken leaves and stems. Does it have one root in the orchid...
If some of your orchid’s roots are beginning to grow above the surface of the growing medium, your orchid has air roots. Also known as aerial roots, the sight of these above-soil roots may make you worry that your...
Fertilizing orchids regularly provides them with the nutrients they need for optimal health and vibrant blooming. Many people either forget to do it or become overwhelmed by the what, how and when of orchid...
If you're a new orchid plant parent, seeing the beautiful blooms of your orchid start to wilt and drop may cause you feel like you've failed some basic lesson in orchid plant care. But the fallen blooms are often an...